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Fifty-seven University of Tennessee student-athletes representing 11 men's and women's sports are set to go through graduation ceremonies Friday.
"I'm very proud of the students that are graduating this semester," said Eric Brey director of the Thornton Center. "They have worked hard off the field to earn their degrees and now have earned the distinction of being University of Tennessee alumni. They should be very proud of their accomplishments."
Among the graduates are four members of the 2008 national champion Lady Vols basketball team and current WNBA players Candace Parker, Nicky Anosike, Alexis Hornbuckle and Shannon Bobbitt.
Also graduating is Maurice Staley, who returned to the university to finish his degree through the Thornton Center's Renewing Academic Commitment program.
Spring commencement ceremonies are 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Ceremonies for the various colleges begin at 9 a.m. Friday at Thompson-Bowling Arena and the Knoxville Convention Center.
© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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Posted by Einstein on May 8, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations Student-Athletes.
Posted by GreerVol22 on May 8, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Cheers!
Posted by smitbo7 on May 8, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations Maurice Staley. I know the wait was worth it. Great job. You should be very proud of your accomplishment.
Posted by BigOrangeVol on May 9, 2008 at 11:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Props to Mo!!! Coming back ten years after the fact to finish that degree is impressive.
Posted by pdhuff on May 10, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Maurice, congrats.
At least he has his priorities straight like we fans, 4 posts for 57 Vols graduating, 300+ for signing a B Ball point guard......
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